... the camp changed my life. I went to 3-camps back to back and now I'm studying jazz at one of the most prestigious music schools in the country (NE SOM)  I give all the credit to what I learned in the [MADC] camps."

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... I mean where else can you work with Matt Garstka, Thomas Pridgen and guys like that???"

 

...  from advanced prog, metal, fusion, gogo, Latin drumming at the highest levels. plus writing grooves from scratch" 

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...  got to see where I stand against other drummers my age"

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... the collab with the drummers in my group working on grooves / fills for the performance"

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... favorite quote "make the complex sound simple and make the simple sound complex" from miss sheila.  it was crazy easy learning how to do that!'

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... working with Matt Garstka was a dream come true. he was never in a hurry "

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...  the opening clinic how to compose drum grooves for songs and using those ideas in the song"​

 

... the collaboration of drummers in my group to create  song form / roadmap and grooves for the performance track "

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... the small group sessions and the intimate environment are more than I expected. they [Artists]  really care"

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... the hands on personal attention was amazing"​

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... the family feels. Getting to talk to the artists and know them personally"

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... working thought the song and collaborating with the other drummers [in my group].  Everyone had ideas and the performance was fire!! "

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... the gear workshops and seeing how cymbals are made, different snares.  The opportunity to try them out"

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... learning about the music industry.  There is something new every year and it helps to know drummers and musicians are looking for 

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... the groove sheet alone is worth the price "

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...Matt (Garstk's) clinic - I've been to clinics and workshops but never had someone break things down like he did, step by step. Makes us feel like we can actually play those things"

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